Category: ESG

  • Let’s start the New Year thinking about modern slavery

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    I know there’s a lot going on for all of us, and the world, at the moment, but I think it’s worth returning to this topic.  Modern slavery remains widespread and deeply embedded in global supply chains. The International Labour Organisation estimates that around 49 million people are affected worldwide, and most experts believe this…

  • Nature, inequality, and the future of pension risk

    Nature risk is often treated as a side issue in finance but it sits at the centre of economic stability. Soil, water, and ecological systems support almost every part of the economy. When they are damaged, production slows, costs rise, and markets become less predictable. That makes nature loss a financial risk, not just an…

  • Modern Slavery Is in Your Portfolio

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    Modern slavery isn’t a distant problem. It is embedded in the supply chains behind everyday goods and services – and that means it is embedded in investment portfolios, including those of pension schemes. That is why it is so welcome to see IFM Investors publish their paper Addressing Modern Slavery in Investment Portfolios. It’s a…

  • Do We Need a Collective Approach to Human Rights and ESG?

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    I had the pleasure of attending a Quietroom dinner on Tuesday, where a brilliant panel explored ESG, Trump, and what lies ahead for investors. The conversation highlighted just how complex the landscape has become, and left me wondering whether pension schemes need collective support to navigate difficult questions. ESG investing is a core part of…